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Epic 1.8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Blasko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Blasko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier walks into a jab.
It looks like Jimmy Frazier has been cut.
Blasko is looking to clinch.
Frazier swinging wilding here.
Frazier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frazier prevents Blasko from breaking the clinch.
Frazier cracks Blasko with a nice body shot.
Blasko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Frazier swings for the body but Blasko moves out of range.
Frazier blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Frazier misses.
Blasko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frazier misses with a two punch combination.
Frazier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Frazier.
Frazier keeps control of Blasko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blasko has had enough of the clinch but Frazier keeps him there for the moment.
Blasko can't break the clinch.
Blasko swings wildly with an uppercut but Frazier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blasko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frazier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Blasko fails to land.
Frazier manages to break the clinch.
Frazier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frazier misses with a series of wild punches.
Frazier ducks under a wild hook from Blasko.
Blasko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Frazier but Frazier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blasko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frazier fails to land with a series of punches.
Blasko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frazier swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blasko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frazier stuffs the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blasko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Frazier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Frazier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Blasko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blasko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blasko is rocked!
Blasko is breathing heavily.
Blasko just misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blasko to the mat! Blasko manages to get full guard.
Oh Blasko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frazier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frazier is stalling in the full guard.
Blasko seems to have got his legs back now.
Frazier looking to pass the guard.
Frazier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blasko looking for a sweep. Not yet Blasko, not yet.
Frazier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blasko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blasko keeping busy on the bottom but Frazier has passed one foot through into half guard.
Blasko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blasko has hold of Frazier's hands but Frazier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frazier controlling the action here.
Blasko wants to improve his position but Frazier is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frazier is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blasko is not content to let Frazier control the position.
Frazier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Frazier scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Frazier with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blasko is not content to let Frazier control the position.
Frazier is looking for a kimura but Blasko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frazier to get the leverage.
Blasko tries to get to full guard but Frazier has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Frazier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Frazier's cut.
That's time! Blasko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Frazier.
Blasko closes the distance but Frazier moves to the side
and Frazier counters by clinching up.
Blasko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blasko stalling in the clinch but Frazier improves position.
Blasko is trying to break free.
Frazier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blasko darts in and clinches Frazier up against the cage.
Frazier wants to get back to striking at distance but Blasko won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blasko misses with a punch on the inside.
Frazier drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blasko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frazier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blasko's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blasko gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frazier keeping control of the position.
Blasko working Frazier over with strikes.
Frazier gets full guard.
Blasko stopping the sweep attempt from Frazier.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frazier is on top in guard.
Frazier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier tries to free his leg and advance position but Blasko is retaining full guard.
Frazier stops Blasko from standing up.
Frazier pushes down on Blasko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Frazier lands strikes from half guard.
Frazier lands strikes from half guard.
Frazier wants to pass the guard but Blasko is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blasko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Frazier scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are battling for position here. Blasko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blasko wants to stand but Frazier is controlling the position.
Frazier controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frazier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blasko trying to control the position.
Blasko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Frazier lands a couple of elbows.
Frazier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Frazier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Frazier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blasko is keeping the position for now.
Blasko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Frazier throws a nice looking combination but Blasko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blasko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blasko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frazier throws a nice looking combination but Blasko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blasko fails with the takedown
and Frazier counters with a stiff right hand.
Frazier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frazier moves away from the strike by Blasko.
John Blasko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blasko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frazier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frazier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blasko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John Blasko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Frazier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Frazier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Frazier's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Blasko misses its intended target.
Blasko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Frazier moves into the clinch.
Blasko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Frazier defending well as Blasko loads up on a big left hand.
Blasko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blasko throws a body punch but Frazier moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blasko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frazier moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blasko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frazier's waist but Frazier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blasko off to one side.
Blasko shoots in for a takedown but Frazier shows good takedown defense.
Frazier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blasko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Frazier.
Blasko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frazier tries to avoid it but Blasko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frazier to the ground. Frazier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Blasko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier throws a series of punches but Blasko avoids them all with ease.
Blasko with a poor takedown
and Frazier counters with a stiff right hand.
Frazier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blasko blocks the body kick.
Blasko tries to clinch but Frazier moves away
and Frazier counters with a three punch combo that has Blasko backing up. Blasko nods at Frazier to acknowledge the strikes.
Frazier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frazier tries to clinch but Blasko moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Blasko misses.
The fighters circling - Frazier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frazier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Frazier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blasko looks to land a right hand but Frazier moved out of range.
Frazier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blasko looking to slow down the pace here.
Frazier breaks from the clinch.
Blasko takes one on the button.
Frazier works over Blasko's head and body with a nice combination.
Frazier moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a jab but it's blocked by Blasko.
Blasko tries to clinch
and Frazier counters with a three punch combo that has Blasko backing up. Blasko nods at Frazier to acknowledge the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Blasko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blasko wants to clinch
and Frazier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blasko thinking.
Frazier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Frazier.
Frazier throws a series of punches but Blasko moves out of range.
Blasko connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frazier throws a series of punches but Blasko moves out of range.
Blasko tries to clinch up
and Frazier counters with a two punch combo.
John Blasko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blasko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frazier counters with a right hand to the body.
Frazier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blasko.
Blasko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frazier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blasko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frazier.
Blasko throws a head kick but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frazier throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blasko counters with a nice body kick.
Frazier throws a series of punches but Blasko moves out of range.
Frazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Frazier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frazier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Frazier!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Cunnings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy lands a jab-cross combination.
Murphy throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cunnings as he avoids it easily.
Cunnings stuffs the takedown.
Cunnings falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murphy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cunnings's guard now.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunnings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunnings is retaining full guard.
Cunnings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy stops Cunnings from standing up.
Cunnings is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Murphy stands and steps away. Cunnings gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Murphy has a takedown stuffed.
Tyler Cunnings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Murphy.
Cunnings will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Cunnings tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cunnings manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cunnings moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Cunnings fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Cunnings avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cunnings lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cunnings.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cunnings counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cunnings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy misses with a takedown
and Cunnings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murphy looks gassed!
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cunnings counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy is rocked!
Cunnings is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Murphy flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Murphy is out cold! Cunnings holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyler Cunnings!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus Rojas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Kshymensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rojas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Face-Fisted" by Dethklok. Kshymensky has chosen let it rock as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gus Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Kshymensky!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas tries to clinch up.
Rojas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rojas tries to clinch but Kshymensky moves out of range.
Kshymensky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojas.
Rojas moves into range and clinches up with Kshymensky.
Kshymensky has Rojas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rojas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rojas scores with a knee to the head.
Rojas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kshymensky.
Rojas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kshymensky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kshymensky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gus Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kshymensky.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Kshymensky turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rojas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rojas keeping hold of Kshymensky's head, controlling as best he can.
Kshymensky slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas wants to control but Kshymensky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kshymensky is looking to stall here but Rojas recovers full guard.
Kshymensky stopping the sweep attempt from Rojas.
Kshymensky is looking to stand up but Rojas won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kshymensky controlling from the top position.
Kshymensky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rojas is trying to control the position but Kshymensky postures up.
Kshymensky wants to control from the top but Rojas keeps moving.
Rojas managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kshymensky tries to stand but Rojas is controlling from the bottom.
Kshymensky looking to pass the guard.
Rojas has his hands on Kshymensky's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rojas looking to control.
Kshymensky being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kshymensky trying to control but Rojas is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Rojas dominated that round.
That's time! Rojas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rojas takes one to the chin there.
Rojas tries to clinch but Kshymensky is having none of it.
A head kick from Rojas lands but Kshymensky takes it in his stride.
Rojas closes the distance and clinches.
Kshymensky changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rojas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kshymensky misses with a takedown attempt - Rojas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kshymensky tries to land a leg kick but Rojas saw it coming and moves away.
Rojas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kshymensky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gus Rojas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kshymensky.
Rojas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kshymensky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kshymensky is breathing heavily.
Rojas lands an elbow that stopped Kshymensky in his tracks for a moment.
Rojas connects with a knee to the head.
Rojas lands a damaging elbow.
Rojas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kshymensky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rojas breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kshymensky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rojas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gus Rojas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rojas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick from Rojas lands but Kshymensky takes it in his stride.
Rojas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kshymensky at a distance.
Rojas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice elbow from Rojas.
Rojas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kshymensky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Rojas.
Rojas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kshymensky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rojas lands a damaging elbow.
Rojas lands a hook that snaps the head of Kshymensky backwards.
Rojas with a knee to the head.
Rojas scores a nice knee to the body.
Rojas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rojas works on Kshymensky's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojas crunches a lovely knee into Kshymensky's ribcage.
Rojas scores a nice knee to the body.
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
Rojas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rojas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rojas landing knees to the body.
Rojas crunches a lovely knee into Kshymensky's ribcage.
Rojas lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Rojas.
Kshymensky takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kshymensky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rojas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rojas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rojas missing with knees to the body.
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
Kshymensky misses with a double jab
and Rojas counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojas swats away the attempt to clinch by Kshymensky.
Rojas tries to clinch there but Kshymensky circles away.
Kshymensky keeps the fight on the outside.
Rojas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kshymensky doesn't seem bothered though.
Rojas is looking to wear down Kshymensky with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rojas is looking to clinch.
Good work by Rojas as he checks the leg kick.
Rojas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rojas clinches up against the cage.
Rojas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right handed body shot lands from Rojas.
Rojas missing with knees to the body.
Kshymensky manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kshymensky swats away the attempt to clinch by Rojas.
Rojas darts in and clinches Kshymensky up against the cage.
Kshymensky takes an elbow to the temple.
Kshymensky can't get the takedown.
Rojas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kshymensky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kshymensky avoiding damage.
Kshymensky tries to pull guard but Rojas won't allow it.
Kshymensky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rojas has him pressed against the cage.
Rojas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Rojas.
Kshymensky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kshymensky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rojas has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Rojas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kshymensky shoots in for a double leg but Rojas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kshymensky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rojas throws a one two combo.
Rojas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rojas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rojas tries to clinch there but Kshymensky circles away.
Rojas moves into range and clinches up with Kshymensky.
Rojas lands an elbow inside that Kshymensky shrugs off.
Kshymensky is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rojas can't fight it off and eventually Kshymensky manages to take the fight to the floor. Rojas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rojas has his hands on Kshymensky's head, controlling the position.
Kshymensky trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kshymensky is one step ahead there.
Rojas pulls Kshymensky in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rojas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kshymensky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rojas moves into range and clinches up with Kshymensky.
Rojas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rojas tries to close the distance and clinch but Kshymensky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rojas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rojas.
Rojas keeps control of Kshymensky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Rojas.
Kshymensky takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rojas breaks the clinch.
Rojas thows a body kick. Kshymensky tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rojas rushes Kshymensky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rojas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rojas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rojas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kshymensky.
Rojas lands a nice knee to the body.
Kshymensky tries to break the clinch but Rojas is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Rojas.
Rojas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rojas crunches a lovely knee into Kshymensky's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rojas is pressed up against the cage. Kshymensky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rojas down to the mat. Rojas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rojas wants to clinch up but Kshymensky keeps it at a distance.
Rojas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rojas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rojas takes the fight into the clinch.
Rojas scores a nice knee to the body.
Kshymensky stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rojas lands a nice knee to the body.
Rojas landing knees to the body.
Jesse Kshymensky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojas landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Rojas.
A head punch on the inside from Kshymensky fails to land.
Kshymensky lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gus Rojas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rojas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus Rojas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Tompsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Kilmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Tompsons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Kilmer!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tompsons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilmer wants to control but Tompsons postures up.
Kilmer is looking for a sweep.
Tompsons is chipping away with strikes.
Tompsons working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kilmer struggling a bit here.
Tompsons decides to stand back up. Tompsons steps back and let's Kilmer get back to his feet.
Tompsons rushes Kilmer and presses him up against the cage.
Tompsons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tompsons clinches up with Kilmer and pushes him back against the cage.
Tompsons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tompsons is pressed up against the cage. Kilmer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tompsons down to the mat. Tompsons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tompsons closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tompsons lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tompsons is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tompsons wants to control from the top but Kilmer keeps moving.
Tompsons wants to stand but Kilmer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tompsons trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tompsons wants to stand but Kilmer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kilmer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tompsons is posturing up here but Kilmer has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Tompsons tries to roll out but it's too tight and Tompsons has to tap! Slick submission there by Kilmer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henry Kilmer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dersu Uzala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radmir Malyutin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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164 lbs
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163 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dersu Uzala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Radmir Malyutin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzala fails with a takedown attempt.
Uzala closes the distance and clinches up with Malyutin, looking for a takedown. Uzala pushes Malyutin against the cage but Malyutin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malyutin has managed to clinch.
Uzala jumps into guard, dragging Malyutin to the mat.
Malyutin trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uzala controls Malyutin momentarily but Malyutin frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzala lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malyutin!
Uzala throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malyutin is working to get back to half guard.
Uzala with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Malyutin has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Malyutin trying to control the hands but Uzala won't let him.
Uzala looking to break Malyutin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Malyutin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Uzala will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Malyutin trying to control the action but Uzala just sinks the hooks in.
Malyutin can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzala is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Malyutin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Uzala is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Malyutin is defending well though. Uzala let's go of the attempt for now.
Uzala is breathing heavily.
Malyutin breaks Uzala's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Malyutin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Uzala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malyutin landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Uzala lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Malyutin!
Malyutin wants to control but Uzala is having none of it.
Malyutin is controlling an arm, preventing Uzala from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Malyutin is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Malyutin wants to control but Uzala is having none of it.
Uzala working for a submission but Malyutin is keeping him at bay.
Malyutin is controlling an arm, preventing Uzala from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Malyutin is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malyutin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dersu Uzala dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Malyutin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Malyutin lands in his opponent's guard.
Malyutin trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uzala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Malyutin wants to stand but Uzala is controlling his posture from full guard.
Uzala looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malyutin preventing the sweep.
Malyutin trying to control the position from guard on top but Uzala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malyutin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uzala controls Malyutin momentarily but Malyutin frees himself.
Uzala keeping moving, preventing Malyutin from controlling successfully.
Uzala controls Malyutin momentarily but Malyutin frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Malyutin tries to clinch but Uzala moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malyutin tries to clinch up.
Uzala doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malyutin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Uzala blocks an elbow strike.
Uzala blocks the elbow strike.
Uzala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Malyutin smiles and moves away.
Uzala fails with the takedown
and Malyutin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Uzala's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dersu Uzala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malyutin wants to control from the top but Uzala keeps moving.
Malyutin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Uzala has his foot on Malyutin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malyutin works his way back into a safe position though.
Malyutin is stalling in the full guard.
Malyutin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uzala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Malyutin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Malyutin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Malyutin wants to pass the guard but Uzala is keeping the position.
Uzala wants to sweep but no luck.
Malyutin advances position into side control!
Malyutin staying calm.
Uzala is not content to let Malyutin control the position.
Malyutin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radmir Malyutin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Uzala closes the distance but Malyutin moves to the side
so Malyutin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Uzala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malyutin manages to get himself to full guard.
Malyutin controls Uzala momentarily but Uzala frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malyutin wants to get back to his feet but Uzala is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Uzala drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malyutin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malyutin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malyutin!
Malyutin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uzala keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzala is looking to regain half guard here but Malyutin keeps moving and retains side control.
Uzala is trying to work for a sweep but Malyutin has mounted him!
Malyutin stands up from mount. Strange move.
Uzala tries to clinch but Malyutin moves out of range.
Uzala fails with the takedown
and Malyutin counters by clinching up.
Malyutin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Uzala.
Malyutin pushes off an throws an elbow but Uzala leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Malyutin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Uzala's brow.
Malyutin lands a knee to the body.
Uzala avoiding damage as Malyutin throws knees to the body.
Malyutin scores with a knee to the head.
Malyutin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malyutin misses with an elbow over the top.
Uzala avoids the elbow strike from Malyutin, against the cage.
Malyutin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Uzala dodges an elbow strike from Malyutin.
Uzala takes a knee right on the jaw!
Malyutin looking to throw knees to the head but Uzala is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Malyutin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzala managing to block the knees to the body from Malyutin.
Malyutin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Uzala lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Malyutin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Malyutin misses with an elbow over the top.
Malyutin throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malyutin.
Uzala avoiding damage as Malyutin throws knees to the body.
Malyutin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malyutin looking to throw knees to the head but Uzala is blocking nicely.
Malyutin missing with knees to the body.
Malyutin misses with a knee strike.
Uzala avoiding damage as Malyutin throws knees to the body.
Uzala wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dersu Uzala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malyutin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Malyutin throws an elbow that misses.
Malyutin misses with an elbow over the top.
Malyutin throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Malyutin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Uzala's brow.
Malyutin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malyutin tries to land a knee to the head but Uzala blocks with his arms.
Uzala drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Malyutin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Malyutin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Uzala jumps guard and drags Malyutin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Uzala not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uzala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radmir Malyutin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malyutin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radmir Malyutin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Hiralal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Poison - Every Rose Has Its Thorn . Cory Steel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hiro Hiralal's chin.
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22
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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19
210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Hiralal!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel clinches with his opponent.
Steel has clasped his hands together around Hiralal's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Steel decides to stand back up.
Steel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hiralal.
Hiralal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Hiralal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hiralal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hiralal had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Steel is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hiralal Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Steel's back instead.
Steel holding both Hiralal 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hiralal is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Steel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Steel for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel holding both Hiralal 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hiralal is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Steel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Steel holding both Hiralal 's hands and preventing any damage.
Steel is in bad spot here.
Steel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is trying to defend against the choke here but Hiralal has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hiralal Tightens the hold and Steel taps out furiously! Hiralal displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hiro Hiralal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Levesque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cru Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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200 lbs
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Levesque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cru Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Levesque tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones shoots in but Levesque avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Levesque manages to avoid it.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Levesque.
Levesque gets the takedown into side control.
Levesque working the body and head with strikes.
Jones stops Levesque from passing to mount.
Levesque is working hard here to advance position.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Levesque off and has taken his back!
Levesque preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Levesque manages to turn into his guard.
Levesque throwing strikes but missing.
Levesque loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Levesque in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Levesque prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Levesque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Levesque lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Levesque postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Levesque, into his guard.
Levesque trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Levesque wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Levesque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Levesque is looking to clinch.
Levesque fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cru Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levesque swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Levesque fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Levesque is breathing heavily.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones tries for a takedown but Levesque circles away easily
and Levesque counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to improve his position but instead Levesque has moved into half guard.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Levesque passes into half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Levesque not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Levesque is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Levesque missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Levesque passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Levesque lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Levesque dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Levesque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Levesque lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Levesque looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Levesque counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Cru Jones has been cut.
Jason Levesque is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Levesque tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Levesque takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Levesque fails to pull guard.
Levesque is trying to break free.
Levesque is trying to break free.
Levesque manages to break the clinch.
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Levesque to the mat! Levesque manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Levesque working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Levesque is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Levesque looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Levesque!
Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Levesque defends it well.
Jones breaks from Levesque's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jones moves to the back.
Jones has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Levesque has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Levesque tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails to advance to Levesque's back.
Jason Levesque overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levesque throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Levesque looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Levesque fending off the submission attempt from Jones.
Levesque manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jones's guard. Nice work there by Levesque.
Levesque pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levesque is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Levesque to get the leverage.
Levesque has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levesque.
Jones is pressing down on Levesque's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones is trying to hold Levesque in close to prevent damage but Levesque has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones gets full guard.
Levesque avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones keeping busy on the bottom but Levesque has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cru Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cru Jones's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Levesque counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Levesque fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Levesque is trying to break free.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Levesque tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Levesque tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jason Levesque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cru Jones.
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Levesque lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Levesque loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Levesque stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levesque with a nice head shot there.
Jones wants to sweep here but Levesque controlling him for the moment.
Jones has an active guard here but Levesque has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levesque lands a nice short elbow.
Levesque seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Levesque missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Levesque has passed into side control.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Levesque gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Levesque landing strikes from the mount.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Levesque is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levesque lands a big elbow.
Levesque punishing his opponent with strikes.
Levesque sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Levesque is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jones has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jones!
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Levesque swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Levesque looking for a sweep. Not yet Levesque, not yet.
Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Levesque dives on top into guard.
Jones looking to control.
Levesque pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Levesque wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Levesque showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Levesque has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Levesque!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Henderson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Henderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson pulls Henderson in to control the position.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Jackson lands a decent shot there.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Henderson advances position into side control!
Henderson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jackson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chad Henderson!
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